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“Nutmeg Vol. 1: Early Fall- Taste Buddies: Introduction” By James F. Wright & Jackie Crofts Review

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Vol. 1 “Early Taste Buddies” collects issues 1-3 of Nutmeg, following 8th-grader Poppy Pepper’s partnership with new girl Cassia Caraway and their plan to sabotage rich girl rival Saffron Longfellow’s brownie fundraiser, taking their first steps toward a life of crime.

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview gives us a story with an intriguing premise but falls short in execution. At the same time this preview attempts to blend elements of mystery and coming-of-age drama but struggles to find a compelling balance.

The narrative of this preview follows two middle school girls, Cassia and Poppy, who embark on an unconventional culinary adventure that quickly spirals into a brewing mystery. While the setup promises a quirky and engaging tale, the plot unfolds with a lack of focus and clarity. The storytelling feels disjointed, making it difficult for me personally grasp the stakes or become invested in the outcome.

The character development in this preview is notably lacking in this volume. Cassia and Poppy, the protagonists, are introduced with minimal depth, and their motivations remain unclear throughout the story. Their friendship, which should serve as a central pillar of the narrative, is not explored with enough depth to make it relatable or engaging. As a result, the characters feel more like archetypes than fully realized individuals.

The side characters in this preview also suffers from a lack of development. Secondary characters are introduced without much context or backstory, leaving them flat and unmemorable. This lack of character depth results in a story that lacks the emotional resonance needed to capture my interest. 

The artwork is one of the few redeeming aspects of this preview. The illustrations are colorful and stylized, effectively capturing the whimsical tone that the narrative aims for. However, even strong artwork cannot fully compensate for the weaknesses in plot and character development.

The pacing of this preview is another area of concern. The story moves at an uneven pace, with certain scenes dragging on without contributing significantly to character development or plot progression. At the same time, key moments that should be impactful are rushed, undermining their potential emotional weight.

The dialogues throughout this preview feels stilted and lacks the natural flow needed to bring the characters to life. Conversations often serve more as exposition rather than meaningful exchanges, which detracts from the overall engagement and fails to build the necessary intrigue or tension.

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? I don’t think I will. The main reason behind this is how poorly this preview was very uninteresting for me personally.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight” By Kalynn Bayron Review

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Charity Curtis has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity’s co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity’s role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they’ll need figure out what this killer is after. Is there is more to the story of Mirror Lake and its dangerous past than Charity ever suspected?

The reason why I read this book is because I’ve heard a lot of good things about this book and I have already read 2 books by the author which I had really liked. But after trying to read this book I gotta admit that this book was very painfully cringey to read and I just needed to DNF this book or I would never pick up any other book if I had completed this book.

The plot of this book is very slow and I just couldn’t find anything in the plot which would interested me enough to keep reading. The first 50 or so pages of this book is just scenes skipping between each other and the councilors talking about the final slasher simulation of the summer. Which really made me bored and uninterested because the plot in the first half was just the councilors walking around the property, talking and checking on props they were using in their simulation.

The plot would also gives us the glimpses of the woke political views, like police not carrying about black people and only being concerned about the safety of white people. Which really was the final straw for me to make my mind about DNF-ing this book. Because I personally hate it when authors use their fictional books to shove their political views down the readers throats. Im completely fine with the authors having their own political views but if the author is writing a fictional book then they shouldn’t fill the book with their real life political views.

At the same time the plot in this book is so much cringey and it plays on the slasher movie theme stereotypes. Where the main character constantly says “I cant die since I’m the final girl in the simulation”. Which didn’t help me liking this book and giving this book a good review. 

The writing style in this book, honestly felt like it was generated by chatGPT or some other AI chat. Because the entire writing style in this book was like “this happened, then this happened, then that happened, and lastly this happened” which made it seem to me like it was written by AI or the author just didn’t bother with this book and she just needed a quick paycheck.

The characters in this book were very annoying and shallow. The main character in this book would constantly say “I’m black and I’m gay” which made me annoyed and frustrated because like I get it that the main character is black and gay but the author doesn’t have to rub it in and remind me of it every 2 pages or so. It was almost like the main character’s whole personality was that she was black and gay.

All the characters in this book are very shallow and have no personalities to them besides their personalities being all about their looks and their sexuality. Which made me want to buy out every copy of this book and burn them to the ground.

This book gotta be easily my most hated book I have read so far in my life and that saying something looking at the fact of how many books I have read and reviewed on this website.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“80/20 Daily: Your Day-by-Day Guide to Happier, Healthier, and More Successful Living Using the 8020 Principle” By Richard Koch Review

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From the bestselling author of The 80/20 Principle, a book of daily advice to help you live better for less effort In The 80/20 Daily, Richard Koch draws on insights from a life devoted to living the 80/20 way to create a day-by-day guide to successful living. Every day he shares insights and meditations on achieving success and cultivating intelligent laziness, themed by topic and covering all the big questions from happiness and self-belief, to relationships and money. As you go through the year, you’ll discover that in all these areas, very few inputs are decisive in delivering results, leaving you more time to get on with doing what you love.The 80/20 Daily is the first thing you’ll turn to when you wake up to discover new ways to become happier, better off, less stressed and more successful.

I gotta admit that I have had a lot of expectations and hopes for this book since I have heard a lot of good things about this book. But after reading it I gotta admit that this book doesn’t live up to all the good things I have heard about this book. But as always I will explain everything in this review so if you are interested in hearing my thoughts about this book then keep reading. 

First of all its important to say that this book gives us one short lesson for each 365 days to make our lives better. But those advice we get in this book seem very generic you would hear from every fake and sketchy “self-help guru”on the internet who only tries to sell you their course to make themselves rich and not improve your own life. 

Those advice we do get in this book are so generic that at times I felt like I was reading a ChatGPT advice on how to improve ones live. Which is the main reason why I hate this book as much as I do. 

This book is all about the “80/20 principle / rule” which I never heard about. And this  book just assumes that anyone who has ever read even one self-help book have heard of it and just doesn’t bother explaining what it is. Which is my second big issue with this book. I feel like this book would have been so much better if the author have taken the time to explain the “80/20 principle / rule”. But in the end in didn’t which I wouldn’t recommend. Because if the author wants me to buy this book and read it then he better explain everything he is talking about in this book without me needing to google what it is and spend time on it.

The writing style in this book is very generic and again feels like it was written by ChatGPT or some other AI assistant / chatbot. I felt like the author just didn’t bother to present this book is a good light as much as the author was concerned about getting the paycheck for publishing this book.

If you are looking for a good self-help book, then this book isn’t the choice. This book is in fact so far away from being anywhere “good” like comparing water to a book. Which isn’t even close. 

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors Vol. 1: Introduction” By Ken Siu-Chong & Alvin Lee Review

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The ghoulish monsters and sexy seductresses known as the Darkstalkers are back! Morrigan, Demitri, Bishamon, and Donovan are joined by newcomers like Huitzil, Anakaris, Sasquatch, and Q-Bee. It’s man VS demon, robot VS mummy, succubus VS vampire, and more, as the creatures of the night battle for control of the darkness!

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

The story in this preview is set in a universe filled with supernatural creatures and intense battles, offering a premise ripe with potential. However, the narrative struggles to establish a cohesive and engaging storyline. The plot feels disjointed, jumping from one scene to another without adequate transitions or explanations. This lack of narrative flow makes it difficult for readers to become invested in the story or its characters.

The character development in this preview is another area where the volume falters. The Darkstalkers franchise is known for its diverse and intriguing cast, yet the characters here are presented with minimal depth and nuance. Key figures like Morrigan and Demitri are reduced to stereotypical roles, lacking the complexity that fans might expect. This superficial portrayal makes it challenging for me personally to connect with or care about their journeys.

The dialogues in this preview often feels forced and unnatural. Instead of adding depth to the characters or advancing the plot, it frequently serves as little more than exposition. This stilted dialogue detracts from the overall reading experience, failing to capture the vibrant personalities of the original characters.

The artwork in this preview, while visually appealing in certain action sequences, cannot fully compensate for the narrative shortcomings. The illustrations capture the essence of the characters and their supernatural abilities, but the lack of consistency in the art style can be distracting. While some panels are detailed and dynamic, others appear rushed and lacking in detail, contributing to the overall disjointed feel of the volume.

The pacing in this preview is another significant issue I had with this preview. The story often rushes through key events, glossing over important plot points and character interactions. This uneven pacing prevents the narrative from building tension or emotional impact, making the stakes feel inconsequential.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“Miss Fury Digital: Into Hades Part 1 (of 2): Introduction (Miss Fury Digital: Into Hades” By Rob Williams & Fritz Casas Review

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Miss Fury is back in time again! Or is she? Will Miss Fury be able to make it home for a nice long bath, or will she forever be transported? Find out now! This collection has all three digital chapters of Miss Fury Digital and features exclusive bonus content!

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

The story in this preview follows Miss Fury, a formidable heroine, as she navigates the underworld in a quest filled with danger and mystery. The concept of blending classic heroics with mythological elements is promising, yet the narrative fails to deliver a cohesive and engaging experience.

One of the main issues I had with this preview was the huge lack of character development. Miss Fury, despite her iconic status, is presented with minimal depth. Her motivations and internal conflicts are inadequately explored, leaving her feeling more like a superficial action figure than a complex protagonist. This lack of depth makes it difficult for readers to connect with or care about her journey.

The side characters in this preview aren’t better. They are Introduced without substantial backstory or context, they serve merely as plot devices rather than adding meaningful dimensions to the story. Their interactions with Miss Fury lack emotional weight, resulting in a narrative that feels flat and uninspired.

The plot-wise aspect of this preview is very bad just as the characters in this preview. the story is plagued by inconsistency and predictability. While the descent into Hades should be filled with tension and suspense, the narrative instead relies on clichéd scenarios and familiar tropes. The lack of originality in the storyline diminishes its impact, making the plot twists feel telegraphed and unexciting.

The pacing in this preview is another significant flaw. The story oscillates between rushed action sequences and prolonged exposition, disrupting the flow and making it challenging to maintain interest. Key moments that should be climactic are glossed over, while other scenes drag without contributing to character development or plot progression.

The artwork in this preview, although visually appealing, cannot fully compensate for the narrative shortcomings. The illustrations capture the dark and eerie atmosphere of the underworld, with a style that complements the supernatural elements of the story. However, even strong visuals are not enough to elevate the overall reading experience.

Additionally, the dialogue often feels stilted and unnatural, further detracting from the story’s potential impact. Rather than enhancing the narrative, the dialogue frequently serves as filler, lacking the wit or insight needed to engage me personally in this preview.

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? I don’t think I will. The main reason behind this is how poorly this preview was very uninteresting for me personally.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“The Devil Cat & The Angel Cat – Trixie’s Stranger: A Moral of the Story Collection” By Olivia Zelo Review

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Moral of the story from the world of Trixie, where the Devil Cat and the Angel cat visit her and make her take decisions, where her decisions teach her life lessons and morals. This time she learns what happens when she trusts a Stranger

This comic book aims to deliver moral-driven tales through the adventures of its feline protagonists, but unfortunately, it misses the mark with a lot. This comic book has a promising concept but the collection struggles with several critical aspects. But of course I will explain everything in this review so if you are interested so keep reading this review.

The premise of this comic book revolves around Trixie, a cat who encounters both devilish and angelic influences, setting the stage for stories that explore moral lessons. While the idea of using anthropomorphic animals to convey ethical dilemmas is intriguing, the execution falls flat, failing to engage me or impart meaningful insights.

One of the main issues with comic book in my option is the lack of character development. Trixie, the central figure, is not given enough depth or personality to make her relatable or memorable. Her interactions with the devil and angel cats lack nuance, reducing these characters to mere symbols rather than fully realized individuals. This absence of character depth makes it challenging for me personally to care about their journeys or learn from their experiences.

The plot lines in this comic book are very simplistic and predictable, often relying on clichéd scenarios without offering fresh perspectives or twists. The moral lessons are presented in a heavy-handed manner, lacking the subtlety and creativity needed to provoke thought or reflection. This straightforward approach might work for very young readers, but it leaves older readers as myself unsatisfied.

At the same time the pacing in this comic book is very inconsistent. Some stories are rushed, with moral conclusions reached too abruptly, while others drag on without adding significant value to the overarching narrative. This imbalance disrupts the flow of the collection, making it difficult to maintain interest.

The writing style in this comic book also poses challenges. The prose is often repetitive and lacks the vivid descriptions necessary to bring the settings and characters to life. Dialogue between characters is stilted and unnatural, failing to capture the attention or convey the intended emotional impact.

The artwork in this comic book if present, might have added visual interest, but without them, the stories rely solely on the text to convey their messages. This places even more importance on the quality of the writing, which unfortunately does not rise to the occasion.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“Tutaj mieszka zło” By Sonia Rosa Review

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Przed laty, w pięknym dworku nad jeziorem, doszło do niewyobrażalnej tragedii ogarnięta psychozą poporodową młoda matka zamordowała dwójkę swoich dzieci. Obecnie posiadłość należy do małżeństwa, które kupiło ją za bezcen. Wyremontowany przez parę dom prezentuje się zjawiskowo, ale czy pod dachem, pod którym wydarzyła się tak krwawa zbrodnia, można odnaleźć szczęście? Marta, nowa właścicielka dworku, nocami słyszy głosy zmarłych dzieci – płacz niemowlęcia i śmiech kilkuletniej dziewczynki. Z czasem udaje jej się odzyskać równowagę emocjonalną, ale wtedy dzieje się coś, co rodzi kolejne problemy – do dworku wprowadza się siostra męża Marty, Izabela. Kobiety nigdy się nie dogadywały, a obecność szwagierki jest dla Marty wyjątkowo trudna. Za zamkniętymi drzwiami wybuchają kłótnie, szczęśliwe małżeństwo przechodzi pierwszy poważny kryzys, ale to dopiero początek koszmaru. Klątwa dworku uderza z niszczycielską siłą i po raz kolejny dochodzi tu do zbrodni. Kto jest katem, a kto ofiarą?

At the time of writing this review this book is only available in polish so keep that in mind. But without making this intro longer lets jumps straight into the review of this book.

I had some high hopes and expectations for this book because the casher at the bookstore I bought this book at told me that this book was very scary and creepy. But after reading this book (or rather trying to read this book I should say) I have realized that the casher have bull shit-ed me. Because this book isn’t scary and it isn’t good.

The plot in this book is just a pure family drama show and not a horror book I have expected from this book would be. The main character and her sister-in-law hate each other and this whole book is them arguing with each other or talking shit about each other to other people. 

But at the same time the plot of this book is written in such a way that we as readers expect something happen (the generic horror setup) any second in this book. Which was the only reason why I got 200 pages into this book before DNF-ing it as I realized nothing scary would happen in this book beside the sister-in-law and the main character being very annoying and acting like little toddlers with their tantrums.

The characters in this book as you my expected from what I have said above are very very annoying for me personally. Because as I’ve said above the main character and her sister-in-law are constantly acting like little toddlers throwing tantrums all the time in this book. Both of those characters have really really annoyed and irritated me personally to such an extent that they have won my reward for being the most irritating and most frustrating characters in any book I have read so far in my life.

When it comes to the other characters in this book I gotta admit that they were just as annoying as the main character and the sister-in-law in this book. The husband of the main character in this book is way too forgiving to his sister which really really made me pissed off at him. Like his sister would get very often blackout drunk and all he would say about it was something like “oh well, she was just trying to relax”. During this book something very serious happens with the sister-in-law where a guy she was partying with tried to rape her and she intentionally pushed him down the stairs and he died. And instead of calling the police and ambulance she waited for her brother (aka the husband) to come help her hide the body and all the brother said about it was “oh well, it was his fault for falling down the stairs”. The sister-in-law could do nothing wrong in the husband’s eyes because she was his little sister no matter how many fuck-ups she did. Which really made me want to throw this book into an active fireplace. 

The writing style in this book isn’t any better than the plot and the characters in this book because its just as bad. It was so bad that I don’t even have words to describe the writing style and how bad it is. It almost feels like it was written by a mix of ChatGPT and a teenager who really hated her boyfriend’s sister for no good reason. 

There is also a handful of contradictions in this book. Where the other have written that the main character and her husband went to a “polish restaurant” and 2 pages later it changed to “Italian restaurant” even thou the characters were still in the same restaurant. Which really made it confusing for me because this book would a handful of times contradict itself like there author couldn’t remember what she has written 2 pages earlier.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“Street Fighter II Turbo Vol. 2: Introduction” By Ken Siu-Chong & Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz Review

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Introduction to Street Fighter II Turbo Vol. 2: The final showdown begins! The Street Fighter tournament is in full swing, Shadaloo exerts its might power, and the mysterious and terrifying Akuma makes his final move… The epic conclusion to the Street Fighter II storyline is not to be missed!

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview offers very little in terms of engaging story or quality art. This preview has issues with pacing, storytelling, and visuals make this a forgettable and frustrating for me personally.

The artwork in this preview is functional, with recognizable character designs, but it lacks energy and polish. 

The artwork in this preview is pretty bland, with awkward panel compositions and uninspired action sequences that do little to excite or immerse me.

If you want me to be very honest here that I gotta say that the artwork in this preview was easily my favorite part of this preview.

The narrative in this preview is pretty confusing and poorly structured, with scenes that jump abruptly and little to no context for new readers of the series as myself.

Overall the narrative of this previews feels very rushed and disorganized. Which has not helped me like this preview.

The characters in this preview are very shallow, with little development or motivation, making it hard to connect or care about their actions.

The story in this preview drags without purpose, and the tone is inconsistent, oscillating between awkward and uninspired.

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? I don’t think I will. The main reason behind this is how poorly this preview was very uninteresting for me personally.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“Zombie Tramp Vol. 4: Sleazy Rider- Introduction” By Jason Martin & Dennis Budd Review

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Zombie Tramp hits the open road, encountering all manner of oddities throughout the Southwest. From werewolf truckers, to “illegal” fight clubs, to lethal fast food chains. It’s enough to make her deadly detour to Detroit seem downright dreamy! Join a lineup of amazing new artists bringing the fan-favorite street walking dead’s latest open road adventures to life! Collects Zombie Tramp Ongoing 5-8.

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

I gotta admit that this preview is a disappointing read that fails to deliver any meaningful entertainment or engagement. Because I have heard a lot of good things about this one.

This preview has a clunky storytelling, uninspired art, and a lack of coherence, it’s a forgettable read that leaves little to recommend.

This preview has a unique premise. Because I find the idea of a zombie-themed biker story fun and interesting but it’s squandered here with poor execution. 

The story in this preview offers nothing new or interesting, relying on tired tropes and shock value rather than creativity or substance.

The artwork in this preview is functional, with average character designs and backgrounds, but it doesn’t elevate the story or add much to the experience.

The narrative of this preview is disjointed, with awkward dialogue and scenes that jump abruptly without clear purpose. It feels rushed and confusing.

The characters in this preview are flat and stereotypical, with no development or emotional connection, making it hard to care about what’s happening.

The tone of this preview is inconsistent and often feels crass for crass’s sake, which diminishes any potential fun or engagement.

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? I don’t think I will. The main reason behind this is how poorly this preview was very uninteresting for me personally.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

“Furthermore” By Tahereh Mafi Review

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There are only three things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn’t miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. The day Father disappears from Ferenwood he takes nothing but a ruler with him. But it’s been almost three years since then, and Alice is determined to find him. She loves her father even more than she loves adventure, and she’s about to embark on one to find the other.

I gotta admit here that the only reason why I have read this book is because the bookstore worker I usually buy books at have recommended the book to me and I trusted her and its completely my fault for buying and trying to read this book even thou I didn’t knew anything about this book. And here we are with me about to give this book a very bad review which this book deserves fully. 

I had no expectations for this book because I didn’t knew anything about this book. But still I wasn’t prepared on how bad this book actually is. Because this book is ridiculously bad like very very bad. This book is so bad that it is easily the worst book I’ve read this year even thou we are in October and we still have over 2 months left of 2025.

This book is meant to be a fantasy book for middle schoolers and reading book as an adult wasn’t the best choice I could make. But I only found about this fact after I have bought this book. So if I already spent money on it, I would for sure read it. 

The plot of this book is the worst plot in a book I’ve seen all year and that says something looking at the fact of how many books and comic books I have read this year.

The plot of this book is about a little girl who wants to go on an adventure and her home life isn’t the best. But the way the plot is presented to us gave me the feeling like the plot was indeed created by a little girl who had no idea about how to make a coherent story.

The entire plot of this book is told in such a way like a 6-7 year old girl would tell a story. And by this I mean that the entire book goes something like this “the girl was walking home, she met on some stranger, she got scared and ran home sobbing” and thats pretty much how the entire book is narrated like. This narrative style never works for me personally it might work on middle schoolers or some other readers but every time I came over a narrative style like this one, it makes me immediately DNF the book and have nothing to do it after the review. 

The characters in this book are very very poorly made. From the first page of this book I hated the main character because she had no personality to her. Her entire personality was how different she looked from everyone else in the village. And I completely hate real life people and fictional character who make their entire personality based on their looks.

The main character in this book is so frustrating and annoying. Because her entire personality is about how different she is (based on her looks) from the other people in the village. Like she had absolutely no personality to her, she was just this shallow void of a character.

The rest of the characters in this book aren’t much better than the main character in this book. The side characters in this book are just as shallow and have none-existent personalities as the main character of this book.

I had a very hard time with the characters in this book because I couldn’t even hide my hate for them so much that I didn’t give a shit about them or their journeys throughout this book.

The writing style of this book is very clearly made for middle schoolers looking at the fact at how easy and simple the writing style is and how easy to understand the words used in this book are. Which again doesn’t make me be a fan of this book. Because the writing style is way too simple for my liking. 

I Give This Book 1 / 5